Make an Online Gift
Making a gift online is the easiest way to give to Emerson.
Mail a Check
Mail a check made out to Emerson College. Please include a note telling us how you would like to direct your gift and send to:
Emerson College
Office of Institutional Advancement
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
Over the Phone
Call the Office of Annual Giving at 617-824-3478 to make a donation over the phone.
Recurring Gifts
Monthly credit card donations are an impactful way to support Emerson. Gifts will automatically deduct from your credit card according to your preferences. Visit emerson.edu/giving at select ‘recurring gift’ to set your gift up.
Stock and Wire Transfers
Emerson College
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116‐4624
Tax ID # 04‐1286950
Stock Transfer Information
Merrill Lynch
100 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110
Attn: Charles Northrup
P: (800) 800‐1784 F: (617) 556‐1699 Account Number: 7DJ‐02152
DTC #8862
Wire Transfer Information
Account Number: 000009933026
Routing number ACH/EFT 011000138
Routing number DOM. Wires 026009593
Swift Code INTL Wires BOFAUS3N (BOFAUS6S If incoming wire is in foreign currency)
Account Name: Emerson College Concentration Account
Account Address: 120 Boylston St STE 414, Boston, MA 02116-4624
Bank of America Address: 100 Federal Street, Boston, MA, 02110
Carrier Pigeon
We do not recommend this method of gift-giving as the birds in the Boston Common can be quite unruly. If you must, please have the birds make their delivery to the mailing address listed above.
Giving FAQs
Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes! Emerson College is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation, and all gifts made to the College are tax deductible. For more information, or to receive a receipt on your annual contribution, please email giving [at] emerson.edutitle="Email about giving to Emerson".
Can I specify where I want my gift to go?
Absolutely. Emerson has many funds to choose from that meet a wide variety of interests, from financial aid to athletics, programmatic support, student organizations, and more. You can explore these funds by using the search function on our giving form or contact one of our giving officers at giving [at] emerson.edutitle="Email about giving to Emerson" and we would be happy to assist you.
Can I pledge a gift and pay it over time?
Yes! There are several ways to fulfill a pledge, including scheduling monthly or annual payments.
Can my employer match my gift to Emerson?
More than 15,000 companies match philanthropic donations to education, so check with your company to see if you can increase your impact at Emerson!
What is the difference between current-use and endowed funds?
Gifts to current-use funds immediately go to work impacting the lives of current students, while endowed gifts are assets that are invested in perpetuity, providing Emerson with ongoing operating income for future generations.
Is there a minimum amount needed for endowing a gift?
Yes, at Emerson College you can establish an endowed fund at $100,000. There are also minimum levels for naming current-use funds, which you can learn more about by contacting Anna Biller, Director of Annual Giving, at anna_biller [at] emerson.edutitle="Email Anna Biller".
How do I put Emerson in my will?
To leave Emerson in your will and discuss planned giving options, contact alumni [at] emerson.edutitle="Email Alumni Relations at Emerson College".
I would like to donate something other than money to Emerson. How do I do that?
Contact the Office of Annual Giving at giving [at] emerson.edutitle="Email the Office of Annual Giving" to discuss non-philanthropic gifts.
Anything Else?
Have a question we didn’t answer? Email giving [at] emerson.edutitle="Email about giving to Emerson" and we’d be happy to help!
